Academics
Our flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum empowers you to shape your liberal arts education around your interests, passions, and professional goals
At ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ we embrace a holistic approach to education rooted in Interdisciplinary Learning, Environmental Sustainability, Student Engagement, Intercultural Understanding, and Social Responsibility.
What Will You Study?
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Our Majors & Minors
ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ offers 39 majors and 20+ minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies.
Explore Our Programs
First-Year Seminar (FYS)
As a first-year student, youβll take an interdisciplinary seminar-style course to hone your inquiry and academic writing skills. Your FYS instructor also serves as your academic advisor, providing consistent support from your very first semester.
First-Year Seminar Info
Community-Focused Academics
As a ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ student you'll complete a social responsibility praxis course requirement that involves hands-on project work with a local community organization. Many of our students go on to do far beyond the required hours during their ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ career.
Expert Faculty, Small Class Sizes
Our 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalized attention and meaningful interactions both inside and outside the classroom.
Meet Our FacultyAcademics & ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄βs Core Values
ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄βs 5 Core Values are woven into all of our academic programs
Interdisciplinary Learning
βThe Core Value I love the most is interdisciplinary learning. No subject is completely isolated from others and looking at subjects through the lens of another not only makes my studies more interesting, but can offer better insight and creativity.β
Soren Laskin β25
Organizational Studies major, Sociology minor
Interdisciplinary LearningStudents discuss their interdisicplinary learning experiences at ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄.
Intercultural Understanding
From Los Angeles to Brazil to Nepal, be educated to succeed and thrive in an ever-changing global community. Become a citizen of the world by participating in one of the 50+ international and state-side approved study abroad programs.
The diversity of culture and perspective our international students bring add a global dimension to our vibrant campus.
Learn more about the ways ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ students engage in intercultural understanding.
Student Engagement
βI think ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ is the kind of place where you really can take charge of your path whether it's by designing your own major or getting really involved in clubs or jobs on campus and making the changes you want to see. It's really cool to see so many diverse interests on a campus like ours.β
Shefali Bharadwaj '27
Cognitive Science and Science Management major
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Environmental Sustainability
Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California SustainabilityΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ is home to the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability, the first conservancy devoted to our region's unique environmental issues.
Of land dedicated to environmental research at our Robert Redford Conservancy.
Collaborate and conduct interdisciplinary research on Southern California sustainability as a Robert Redford Conservancy (RRC) Fellow.
Meet the RRC Conservancy Fellows
ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ Voices
βAttending The Claremont Colleges has allowed me to curate an academic and collegiate career where I have strength in STEM, the arts, and academia more broadly.β
Sia Were '25
she/her
Environmental Analysis major
Opportunities for Personal Growth & Exploration
At ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ youβll develop a strong sense of personal growth and purpose. Whether through immersive study abroad programs, community service initiatives, or interdisciplinary research projects, youβll be encouraged to make meaningful contributions to society and embrace your role as a global citizen.
Study Abroad
Our eight direct-run programs in seven countries integrate classroom instruction with in-country experiences that encourage you to think in ways that cross disciplines, cultures, and social boundaries. In addition to ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄βs own programs, you'll have access to 50+ approved international and domestic exchanges in 34 countries.
Community Engagement
As a ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ student, youβll take a paired course sequence in social justice theory and social justic praxis to gain a deeper understanding of community engagement. Our Community Engagement Center will also be your home base for community service opportunities.
Research
ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ offers opportunities to enhance your classroom experience, no matter your major. From internships to assisting with research, youβll find resources to further explore the subjects youβre passionate about.
5C Academic Resources
ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ is one of the five nationally-ranked undergraduate colleges of The Claremont Colleges. Enjoy the benefits of a small school environment with the resources of a world-class research university. ΒιΆΉΤ΄΄ students can take courses, engage in research, and build faculty connections across all five Colleges.
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Social Responsibility
Namlhun Jachung β24
she/her
Human Biology major
Social ResponsibilityYou'll immerse yourself in community learning during your social responsibiity praxis course.